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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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